{"podcast":{"title":"The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers","slug":"the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621","podcast_index_feed_id":1106621,"rss_url":"https://theleadpedalpodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://theleadpedalpodcast.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/a/0/e/3a0ee536962ffc2c/LP-Icon-2019.jpg","author":"Bruce Outridge, Podcast Host, Podcast Producer","episode_count":2258,"summary":"The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers - Trucking, Transportation \"The Lead Pedal Podcast helps truck drivers build successful careers with industry interviews, trucking business strategies, training tips, lifestyle content, and music from artists connected to the road. New episodes weekly, including features from the Signature Chords & Chrome Show.\" Our audience includes drivers, owner operators, fleet managers, recruiters, carrier executives, and industry professionals looking for high-quality content focused on trucking culture, safety, employment, leadership, and lifestyle topics.\"** LEARN ABOUT ALL OF OUR MEDIA CONTENT at www.LeadPedalMedia.com You can learn more about the host and show on our about page and SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favorite podcast platform.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T18:22:06.057713+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621"},"episode":{"title":"Changing Trucking for the Better: Stephen D. James on the Helix Program","slug":"changing-trucking-for-the-better-stephen-d-james-on-the-helix-program","published_at":"2026-06-15T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621/changing-trucking-for-the-better-stephen-d-james-on-the-helix-program","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621","url":"https://theleadpedalpodcast.com/changing-trucking-for-the-better-stephen-d-james-on-the-helix-program","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theleadpedalpodcast/LP1582_Changing_The_Industry_With_Stephen_D_James.mp3?dest-id=277530","summary":"Changing Trucking for the Better: Stephen D. James on the Helix Program The trucking industry is facing challenges unlike ever before, from driver shortages and retention issues to training gaps and industry image concerns. In this episode, Stephen D. James of the Canadian Skilled Truckers Alliance joins us to discuss how the Helix Program is helping create meaningful change across the transportation sector. Stephen explains the vision behind the Helix Program, how collaboration between industry stakeholders can improve recruitment, training, and professional development, and why the future of trucking depends on a new approach to workforce development. If you're a driver, fleet owner, industry leader, or anyone invested in the future of transportation, this conversation offers valuable insight into where the industry is headed. Tune in to learn how innovation, education, and collaboration can help build a stronger trucking industry for generations to come. At Bison – They Put Safety First! Bison's \"Right to Decide\" Policy gives every Driver their ultimate protection. Drivers make the final decision if it is safe to drive and Bison actively encourages Driver's use of this policy. You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisondriving.com or call 1-800-527-5781 @BisonTransport #bisontransport Start Your Career on Solid Ground With Ontario Truck Driving School This episode is also sponsored by Ontario Truck Driving School which has a number of courses to help you be successful when starting a career in transportation from heavy equipment to over the road trucking. You can learn more about starting your career at www.otds.com Keep Money In Your Pocket With RS2000 Tax Consultants Have you heard of RS2000 Tax Services offering accounting services…","meta_description":"Changing Trucking for the Better: Stephen D. James on the Helix Program The trucking industry is facing challenges unlike ever before, from driver shortag…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4047,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621/episodes/changing-trucking-for-the-better-stephen-d-james-on-the-helix-program/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621/changing-trucking-for-the-better-stephen-d-james-on-the-helix-program.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}